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Had a baby sep 18 i don't breast feed never tried it. my breast are itchy , flaky dry and peeling and hurt . what is the cause?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

? eczema: you need to be seen by your doctor or a dermatologist, most probably eczema and may be the underlying breast tissue is affected too, best wishes

Answered 11/6/2016

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A member asked:

Had a baby sep 18 i don't breast feed never tried it. my breast are itchy , flaky dry and peeling and hurt . what is the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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